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Northampton woman who 'committed inappropriate act' on bulldog puppy and kept him in 'filthy' flat banned from keeping dogs
A Northampton woman who “committed an inappropriate act” on her bulldog puppy and kept him in a “filthy” flat, according to the RSPAC, has been banned from keeping dogs.
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Northamptonshire Parkrun Diary Part 8: Sixfields Upton
On a quest to visit every Parkrun in Northamptonshire, the eighth location brought me to Upton Country Park in Northampton.
Assault: Editor's Note
In a recent article in the Northampton Chronicle & Echo, we reported on an incident outside the primary school in Tonmead Read, Northampton.
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Teenager threatened with machete in Northampton while searching for stolen moped
A teenager was threatened with a machete in Northampton, while he was searching for a stolen moped.
'I spoke to angry farmers who caused chaos at a Sainsbury’s distribution centre in Northampton today – here’s what they told me'
I spoke to angry farmers who caused chaos at a Sainsbury’s distribution centre in Northampton today – here’s what they told me...
'Midlands man' sought by British Transport Police after sexual assault
Detectives investigating an assault on the London Underground have released this CCTV image in connection with their enquiries.
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire – including one breed 'not for the faint-hearted’
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire – including one breed “not for the faint-hearted”.
'Venues are in dire need of our support' - Northampton businesses voice concerns about 'shortsighted' parking proposals
Northampton businesses have expressed their opposition to proposed increases to car parking charges in the council’s draft budget, raising concerns that it will drive people away from visiting the town centre.
Wellingborough teacher unrecognisable after incredible 11.5st weight loss
A primary school teacher from Wellingborough is no longer fading into the background after losing an incredible 11st 7lb.
Tidy Our Town: Resident photographs dead rat among litter and fly tipping in ‘disgusting’ neighbourhood
A fed up resident captured a photograph of a dead rat among the litter and fly tipping in what she describes as a “disgusting” and "embarrassing" Northampton neighbourhood.
Warning issued by police about driving through standing water as flood alerts in place across Northamptonshire with more rain forecast
Northamptonshire Police have issued a waring after receiving a large volume of calls from people in difficulty after driving through standing water.
M1 in Northamptonshire closed for around four hours as emergency services respond to reports of vehicle leaving carriageway
A section of the M1 in Northamptonshire was closed for around four hours, as emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle leaving the carriageway.
OpenTable's nine most booked restaurants in Northamptonshire during the first month of 2026
The rankings for January 2026 for the top most booked restaurants on OpenTable in Northamptonshire have been revealed.
Look inside modernised Grade II listed family home in Northamptonshire village complete with stunning outdoor pool
A modernised and updated Grade II listed family home in a popular Northamptonshire village has been added to the market.
Firefighters called to van fire in lane near Rushden Lakes
Firefighters were called to a van fire parked in a lane near Rushden Lakes yesterday (February 4).
Construction begins on suite dedicated to bereaved parents at Northampton General Hospital after huge £150,000 fundraising target hit
Construction has started to build a dedicated suite for bereaved parents at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) – with completion expected later this year.
We Mean Business: ‘We’re fighting against the tide,’ says stalwart Northampton town centre independent
The founder of a stalwart Northampton town centre independent has shared the feeling of “fighting against the tide” in the first instalment of We Mean Business.
Northampton General Hospital issues reminder to disabled motorists on how to use car park correctly – to avoid an £80 fine
Northampton General Hospital (NGH) has issued a reminder to disabled motorists on how to use their car park correctly – to avoid an £80 fine.
‘Polarised pressures’ in school places across West Northamptonshire as 900-place project scrapped despite 'massive increases in population'
The council says it is facing “polarised pressures’ regarding school places across West Northamptonshire, as a 900-place new school has been scrapped.
Why a new 'challenger bank' is rewarding established customers for everyday banking
Allica Bank is targeting established small businesses with a banking account that combines everyday spending with cashback and savings benefits